Not long after the massive gate practically spat out Nikolai, it crumbled once again. But this time, all the gates vanished along with the remaining demons. Not even a corpse was left for the SSS or Alliance to take back to examine.
Vladimir took control after helping Nikolai's intense heat calm down; his face flushed, and the burns on his arms remained.
'It seems these will last at least a dozen years.'
He smiled bitterly while watching the car take Nikolai back to the Volkov estate. Although he wanted to join his son-in-law and meet his daughter, it would be impossible right now because of how much he needed to deal with.
"We will head back to our Mistress now."
The leader of the SSS looked more seasoned after the long battle, his right eye sealed shut with a wound across his cheek. Vladimir didn't interact with them much, but they'd helped his son-in-law endure.
"Very well, I will contact Nikolai and let him know."
